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Creating a magical place
Find out how author Ross MacKenzie creates magical places for his books.
  1. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  2. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  12. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  13. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  14. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  15. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  16. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  17. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  18. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  19. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  20. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
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